Location
Enfield, London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£42,771 per annum

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Enfield Council’s Waste Enforcement Team. This high-profile role is at the frontline of tackling environmental crime, helping to keep our borough clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. You will play a key role in seeking long-term solutions to persistent problems and working with partners to deter repeat offending. As a Waste Enforcement Officer, you will lead investigations into waste and environmental offences including fly-tipping, littering, and improper storage and presentation of domestic and commercial waste. You will gather evidence, prepare case files, and present evidence in court. The role involves issuing Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs), statutory notices, and Community Protection Notices where appropriate, conducting witness and suspect interviews in line with PACE, deploying mobile CCTV cameras, and seizing vehicles involved in waste crime. You will respond to service requests, councillor enquiries, and Freedom of Information requests professionally and promptly. Working in partnership with the Police, internal council teams, and external agencies, you will engage with residents and businesses to encourage compliance and prevent environmental crime.

Why Work for Enfield Council
Enfield Council offers an excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service plus eight public holidays and an extra day off at Christmas. Most roles offer a blend of remote and office-based working. Additional benefits include an interest-free season ticket loan, career development and learning opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice and counselling, health and leisure discounts, tax-free bikes for work, and a paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers in Children's Social Care. The council fosters a culture that puts customers at the heart of everything it does by empowering staff to work collaboratively, be open and respectful, take responsibility, and continuously learn.

Experience
- Proven experience in issuing Fixed Penalty Notices, legal notices, and preparing documentation for court proceedings.
- Knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, Control of Pollution Act, and Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE).
- Strong IT skills with confidence in using MS Office and case management systems.
- Experience working professionally and sensitively with residents, businesses, councillors, and partner agencies, often in challenging situations.

About You
- Proactive and motivated with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly, resolve conflicts, and seek sustainable solutions.
- Pragmatic and professional approach to investigations and enforcement work.
- Able to work independently across the borough as part of day-to-day duties.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but knowledge of relevant legislation and enforcement procedures is essential. A professional attitude and commitment to the role are required.